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4 Things Wedding Planners Can Learn from the Fruit Snack Challenge

Have you ever been to a wedding reception where you are stuck in your seat waiting for the couple to be introduced? You are famished, but you are forced to sit and “watch” that pre-set salad wilt before your very eyes. It’s painful, isn’t it?!?  This guest experience is very similar to what some small children are going through on social media as their parents put them through a challenge called the “Fruit Snack Challenge.” 

4 Things Wedding Planners Can Learn from the Fruit Snack Challenge

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Purple and Blue Floral Arrangement. Howerton+Wooten Events.

When you meet with potential wedding vendors, you may get a little caught up in their beautiful pictures and miss the “nitty gritty” of the business interaction. In order to compare vendor services, you want to walk away knowing pricing, reputation, contract terms, and coverage, so I have listed below five things you should ask […]

5 Things You Should Ask For When You Meet with a Potential Wedding Vendor

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5 Simple Things Your Wedding Vendors Should Have Before You Sign a Contract. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Engagement season is upon us, so couples will begin researching and interviewing wedding vendors for their special day.  To help out with this search, I have listed below five (5) simple things every wedding vendor should have before couples book them — A Solid Wedding Vendor Contract A flimsy contract doesn’t protect you and it […]

5 Simple Things Your Wedding Vendors Should Have Before You Book Them

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Pink Invitation and Purse. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Internet Trolls Can Be Hurtful When It Comes to Your Wedding Day With the birth of social media, we now have a platform to showcase our beautiful weddings. 99% of the time, the feedback we receive regarding the wedding day is glowing. The cake looks yummy, the flowers are beautiful, and bride is just stunning! […]

How to Handle Negative Comments About Your Wedding

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For your wedding guests with young children, traveling to your wedding may not be as easy as you think. If this is the case for several of your wedding guests, you might want to consider providing a childcare option for your guests. Before you hire a professional childcare provider for your wedding, check out our […]

8 Tips for Securing and Managing a Child Care Service for Your Wedding

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Rustic Estate Table. Howerton+Wooten Events.

I’m thrilled to share that my advice, alongside the thoughtful guidance of several talented wedding professionals, was featured in the article “13 Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Vendors.” This beautifully curated post dives into what truly matters when building the vendor team who will help bring your wedding vision to life.

Celebrating a Special Feature on Inspired by This

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You Put Off Making Decisions.When you plan a wedding, you will probably make 50+ decisions in a span of a few months.  It can be overwhelming.  Because of that, many couples retreat and put off making some choices out of fear of making a wrong decision.  Unfortunately, putting off decisions can end with you missing out […]

5 Ways You Make Wedding Planning Harder Than It Has to Be

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Here are four wedding planning articles written by authors know the industry, and can actually help you understand your wedding planning process.

4 Must-Reads for Real Wedding Planning Insight

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Walking away from a challenging vendor relationship can be an uncomfortable task to complete. I get it. So, I am providing you with five straightforward steps you can take to help you walk away from a bad wedding vendor relationship.

How to Walk Away From A Bad Wedding Vendor Relationship

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